{"id":3259,"date":"2009-08-07T14:21:47","date_gmt":"2009-08-07T18:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=3259"},"modified":"2014-03-11T12:59:44","modified_gmt":"2014-03-11T16:59:44","slug":"central-park-video-tour-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/08\/07\/central-park-video-tour-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Park Video Tour \u2013 Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re back for another installment of our video tour of Central Park.\u00a0 In our first Central Park video<\/a> we took you to some great places like Bethesda Terrace and the Central Park Zoo.\u00a0 We\u2019ve got a lot more in store for you in this next video.<\/p>\n

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Click above to watch this video: Central Park Video Tour \u2013 Part 2. (5:22)<\/em><\/p>\n

The Bow Bridge:
\n<\/strong>There are 36 bridges in Central Park, and not one of them is alike.\u00a0 Bow Bridge is one of the most photographed and filmed locations in Central Park.\u00a0 Completed in 1862, it is constructed of cast iron.\u00a0 It offers a fantastic view of the Lake and you can wave at boat riders as the pass under the bridge.<\/p>\n

The Ramble:
\n<\/strong>We\u2019re entering Central Park\u2019s forest.\u00a0 It\u2019s hard to believe that this is not a natural forest, but rather was hand-planted 150 years ago.\u00a0 Today it has grown into a mature forest ready to be explored.<\/p>\n

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Central Park<\/div>\n<\/div>Strawberry Fields:<\/strong> \u2013 Upper West Side<\/a> between 71st and 74th Streets
\nWe\u2019re at Strawberry Fields.\u00a0 Just across the street is the Dakota Apartment Building where John Lennon was shot in December 1980.\u00a0 After Lennon\u2019s death, Yoko Ono donated money to have this small corner of the park dedicated in his honor.\u00a0 It\u2019s one of the more popular spots in the park, so you\u2019ll want to come pay a visit.<\/p>\n

Belvedere Castle:<\/strong> –\u00a0Mid-Park at 79th Street
\nPerhaps the most magical monument in Central Park, the Belvedere Castle provides a panoramic view in almost every direction.\u00a0 You\u2019ll get great views of the Delacorte Theater, the recently restored, 55-acre Great Lawn and Turtle Pond.<\/p>\n

Delacorte Theatre:<\/strong> – Mid-Park at 80th Street
\nThe Delacorte Theatre is the summer home of the annual Shakespeare in the Park production.\u00a0 Home to the very popular Shakespeare in the Park series, thousands of theatre lovers come here every year.<\/p>\n

The next best thing to being in Central Park is living near Central Park.\u00a0 For your next trip to New York<\/a>, consider renting one of our many apartments found around the Park. For example, think about an accommodation in the Upper West Side<\/a> or an apartment in the Upper East Side<\/a>. \u00a0You\u2019ll have quick access for an early morning stroll through the Park or prepare a lunch in your fully equipped kitchen for a mid-day picnic.<\/p>\n

A great apartment just a stone\u2019s throw from Central Park is this beautiful two bedroom accommodation located in an Upper\u00a0West Side building with roof terrace (NY-1313)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to be near the park, consider this Upper West Side furnished rental studio \u00a0(NY-14876)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Summerstage:
\n<\/strong>I\u2019ve mentioned this before in other videos, but it\u2019s worth repeating, one of the best summer events in New York is a string of free concerts from June through August.\u00a0 The event is called Summerstage and it\u2019s held in the heart of Central Park.<\/p>\n

Great Lawn:<\/strong> – Mid-Park from 79th to 85th Street
\nThis area is called the Great Lawn.\u00a0 It\u2019s another one of my favorite parts of Central Park.\u00a0 The New York Philharmonic gives two free performances here every year.\u00a0 There are 8 permanent baseball fields.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find kite flyers, sunbathers, book readers and more.<\/p>\n

Turtle Pond:<\/strong> \u2013 Mid-Park between 79th and 80th Streets
\nWhat\u2019s nice about Turtle Pond, besides all the turtles, is that this area is a designated quiet zone \u2013 making it a great place to relax, read or take a quick nap!\u00a0 And come on, who doesn\u2019t like turtles!?<\/p>\n

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Central Park Photo<\/div>\n<\/div>The Obelisk:<\/strong> -East Side Drive at 81st Street
\nThe Obelisk, or Cleopatra’s Needle, is the oldest public monument in North America.\u00a0 Installed in 1881 it was a gift from the Egyptian government. It\u2019s amazing to think that this was built in Heliopolis around 1500 BC!<\/p>\n

Central Park Reservoir:<\/strong> \u2013 Main entrance to the Reservoir: 90th St. and 5th Ave
\nThis is the Central Park Reservoir.\u00a0 It\u2019s probably best known now as home to the 1.58 mile running track that surrounds it.\u00a0 You\u2019ve probably seen it in tons of movies.<\/p>\n

Alice in Wonderland:<\/strong>
\nProbably the park\u2019s most beloved sculpture, it is a depiction in bronze of a group of our favorite characters from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.<\/p>\n

Well that\u2019s all we have time for today.\u00a0 And yet there\u2019s still more fun to be had in Central Park.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve\u00a0 any advice on what to do in Central Park, take a moment and share with us in the comments section below.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re coming to the city, why not rent one of our hundreds of vacation rentals in New York<\/a>.\u00a0 You\u2019re sure to find the apartment that\u2019s just right for you.\u00a0 You can also follow us on Twitter<\/a> or watch other videos on our New York Habitat Video on Youtube<\/a>.\u00a0 We\u2019ll let you know when new videos are posted to our blog as well as other apartment rental news and special offers.
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